elusive

Example Sentences

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Efforts to restore the beloved building, declared a historic monument soon after it was shuttered, have proved elusive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Arsenal's Rice wins my vote as player of the year for his consistently high quality and leadership as Mikel Arteta's side go in search of elusive trophies.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The ring’s elusive AI wasn’t sharing the answer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Melania Trump has been taking on an increasingly public-facing role in recent months, after being an initially elusive presence at the White House early in her husband's second term.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

He was a dark, hard, and yet elusive figure in the quick, restless light.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin